Associate General Counsel, Commercial

DensityAI•Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

DensityAI is hiring an experienced commercial and technology counsel as an early, foundational member of its legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will lead complex commercial and technology transactions end-to-end, including technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, sales and distribution deals, and semiconductor supply-chain agreements. The role also advises on intellectual-property strategy, export-control compliance, regulatory matters, and data privacy. The successful candidate will work closely with business, supply chain, engineering, and go-to-market teams, build scalable contracting processes, and help grow and lead a Technology Transactions legal team over time. The California pay range is $300,000–$325,000 USD. Final offers depend on level, location, and relevant skills. Additional compensation and benefits include an equity grant per company guidelines, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and standard PTO. DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for employment-based visas and provides immigration support. Work authorization is required at the start of employment.

Requirements

JD and active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar; California is preferred.
12 or more years of commercial experience, in-house and/or at a top law firm.
Deep expertise in technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, and complex commercial deals.
Strong technical fluency and technology-transactions expertise.
Working knowledge of export controls (EAR/ITAR), regulatory compliance, and data privacy.
Ability to operate confidently and hands-on, run deals independently in a fast-moving startup, and bring structure and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or science background.
Direct semiconductor experience, ideally involving semiconductor tools and IP vendors, supply chain, foundry (TSMC), OSAT, or contract-manufacturing transactions.

Responsibilities

Lead complex commercial and technology transactions, including technology and software licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, and sales and distribution deals.
Own legal work for the silicon supply chain, including foundry, OSAT, and contract-manufacturing agreements such as MSAs, MPAs, NDAs, SOWs, capacity and pricing arrangements, and NRE/tooling agreements.
Advise on intellectual-property strategy and technology-transaction structuring, including IP licensing, ownership, and joint development.
Guide export-control compliance (EAR/ITAR), other regulatory matters, and data privacy.
Partner with business, supply chain, engineering, and go-to-market teams to facilitate deals while managing risk.
Build scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks as the company grows.
Help grow and lead a Technology Transactions legal team over time.